Far from being a mere backdrop, thoughtful and compassionate design can have a significant impact on the independence, safety ...

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. An estimated 6.5 million Americans, 65 and older, had Alzheimer's dementia in 2021, including 180,000 in North Carolina alone, according to the the Alzheimer’s ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — With the Fourth of July approaching quickly, it’s important to remember that fireworks celebrations are not for everyone. This includes pets, veterans and those living with ...

As the global population continues to age, the prevalence of dementia has similarly risen. With more dementia patients living at home, caregivers must be equipped with accurate information on how to ...

The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging has partnered with local organizations to launch Dementia-Friendly Lackawanna County. The initiative aims to create an inclusive environment for dementia ...

The impact that noise has on people with dementia is rarely considered by others, and yet, noise that is acceptable to most people may be particularly distressing and disorientating for a person with ...

Does exercising at any age help reduce your risk of dementia? Or only when you're young? And what if you have a higher ...

DEVELOPERS must comply with Petaling Jaya City Council’s (MBPJ) Universal Design (UD) guidelines for new developments, to facilitate accessibility for people with dementia. MBPJ councillor for SS2 Loh ...

A first-of-its-kind dementia-friendly apartment has opened in Manhattan, giving caregivers a trove of tips on how they can better assist their loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s. The apartment, in ...

Fall Frolic” the sign proclaimed, welcoming Halloween partygoers to the Kiwanis headquarters on Jackson Road one day before the official trick-or-treat night.Guests who didn’t arrive in costume were ...

Training course developed by Minnesota-based experts in dementia and geriatric care; now available online worldwide to dentists, dental staff and students. We all know that good oral health is vital ...